Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Herod the Great from the Bible

The game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon" is a popular parlor game that challenges players to connect any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less. Let’s try this game with Herod the Great, a Biblical character, and see how many steps it takes to connect him with Kevin Bacon.

Step 1: Herod the Great to Pontius Pilate
Herod the Great was a king of Judea during the Roman Empire era. He was known for his magnificent building projects, including the renovation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. He ruled Judea from 37 BC until his death in 4 BC. One of his contemporary rulers was Pontius Pilate, the fifth Roman prefect of Judea. Pilate is most famous for his involvement in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Step 2: Pontius Pilate to Judas Iscariot
Judas Iscariot is a well-known figure in the Bible, as he was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ who betrayed him. According to the Bible, Judas accepted thirty pieces of silver from the chief priests to betray Jesus. Judas’ betrayal led to Jesus’ arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Pontius Pilate was the one who authorized the crucifixion of Jesus, despite finding no guilt in him.

Step 3: Judas Iscariot to John Malkovich
John Malkovich is an American actor, director, and producer who was nominated for two Academy Awards for his roles in "Places in the Heart" and "In the Line of Fire." He played the role of Judas Iscariot in the 2003 movie "The Gospel of John," which is a word-for-word adaptation of the fourth Gospel. Malkovich is known for his distinctive voice and unusual acting style.

Step 4: John Malkovich to Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor and producer who has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work in films. He co-starred with John Malkovich in the 1997 action-thriller "Con Air," which tells the story of a group of convicts who hijack a prison airplane. Cage’s portrayal of Cameron Poe in the movie is one of his most memorable roles.

Step 5: Nicolas Cage to Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon is an American actor and musician who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. He co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the 1984 comedy-drama "Footloose," which tells the story of a young man who rebels against a small town’s ban on dancing. Bacon’s performance in the movie earned him critical acclaim and helped launch his career as a leading man.

Step 6: We made it! Herod the Great to Kevin Bacon in six steps!

Bible Verse: Now Herod had been very much disturbed because of the Magi’s visit, and he was lighting up the whole of Jerusalem with his inquiries. (Matthew 2:3)